What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing and Consumer Law Paralegal - Collier, FL - On Site position at Vensure Employer Services?
We are a Southern Florida area non-profit law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a diverse and multiethnic community across Collier County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Collier County. Our company has more than 30 employees, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, we help the most vulnerable members of our community find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.
Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized
Position SummaryThe Housing and Consumer Law Paralegal to ensure efficient delivery of client services and harmonious maintenance of internal operations and within the Housing and Consumer Law Unit. The paralegal works under the direct supervision of the unit supervising attorney and the other unit attorneys. The paralegal assists the attorneys and takes primary responsibility for case files. They should be capable of acting with substantial degrees of independence and responsibility in this professional capacity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Summarize legal documents.
- Coordinate and perform legal research.
- Check legal forms for accuracy.
- Prepare reports.
- Prepare correspondence.
- Draft legal documents.
- Interview clients to gather information.
- Deliver and file documents as needed.
- Assist with outreach.
- Where permissible, a paralegal may represent clients at administrative hearings and work with the supervising attorney for preparation of an appeal.
- Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Preference for applicants who are fully fluent in English and Spanish.
- Demonstrated capacity to exhibit sensitivity to clients.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute and successfully pass a secretarial skill test.
- Knowledge of basic professional letter formatting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to interact with community members in a professional, efficient, and compassionate manner.
- Five years of experience in office administration or management.
- Associate degree or higher or a Paralegal Studies certificate.
